Hospice Volunteer

Position Summary

Hospice volunteers play a vital role in providing comfort, support, and companionship to patients and families during end-of-life care. Volunteers offer their time and presence to enhance the quality of life for patients and support the hospice care team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide companionship through friendly visits, reading, conversation, or playing music.
• Offer caregiver relief through respite visits.
• Participate in bereavement support by making calls or writing letters.
• Help with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, or mailings.
• Document visit notes and time logs accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to pass background check and health screening (TB test, etc.).
• Completion of required hospice volunteer training.

Time Commitment

Flexible; generally 1-4 hours per week depending on volunteer availability and patient needs.

Benefits

• Meaningful, rewarding service to individuals and families.
• Training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to gain experience in healthcare and hospice environments.